Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Worcester, MA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 5,447 |
| Acceptance rate | 62% |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 88% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $78,679 |
| Application fee | $70 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- EAII: Jan 5, 2027
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Engineering, Computer science, Biology, Physical sciences, Math & statistics.
WPI campus map
On campus
George C. Gordon Library, Harrington Auditorium, WPI Sports and Recreation Center, Little Theatre.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Subway, Dunkin', Bagel Time, Northworks Bar & Grille
- Coffee: Bean Counter, Bean Counter Bakery Cafe
- Nightlife: Armsby Abbey, Whiskey Lounge
- Shops: Starline Fashions
- Museums and culture: American Antiquarian Society, Worcester Art Museum Library, Worcester Memorial Auditorium
- Groceries: Yatco Food Mart, Market 32
- Parks: Institute Park, Becker Field, Salisbury Park, Gateway Park